Washington Play area maintenance
Washington Play area maintenance
Posted for Wildfowl & Wetland Trust (Washington)
Posted by Volunteer Centre Newcastle
You will be redirected to the Volunteer Centre Newcastle website to express your interest.
Washington’s amazing inner grounds have a lot of infrastructure which requires regular maintenance. By volunteering your time with us you will be helping to ensure that Washington’s play area is maintained to the highest standard for our visitors, helping families make memories in our amazing wetlands.
What will you be doing?
- This role will be varied, and will involve a lot of daily maintenance/minor repair of the play area, including:
- Inspection of play area to identify work required and ensure it is in working order (training will be given in line with our Play Inspection system)
- Cleaning of play equipment and ground surfaces using brushes, mobile jetwash and environmentally safe detergents
- Raking and replenishment of woodchip and sand
- Weeding of play area
- Identifying and undertaking minor repairs of equipment and pathways within the play area
- Managing vegetation around the play area and its pathways
What skills do I need?
- Someone who should be committed to good customer service and willing to engage our visitors with the work of WWT.
- Any volunteer should be able and willing to undertake a range of physical activities outside in all weathers.
- Previous experience with the use of hand tools would be an advantage, although not necessarily a necessity.
- Proactive and able to work with a minimum of supervision, under the direction of the grounds team.
- Must have excellent communication skills and a positive attitude.
Please note you must be over 18 to apply for this role.
Details
- Accessibility
- Age restrictions
- DBS check required
- Equal Opportunities Policy
- Expenses reimbursed
- Health and Safety Policy
- Ongoing support
- Training provided
- Volunteer induction
- Volunteer Policy
- Volunteers covered by insurance
When is this role available?
When: 03/07/2026 - 18/07/2026
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Location:
WWT Washington,
Pattinson,
Washington
Tyne and Wear
NE38 8LE
You will be redirected to the Volunteer Centre Newcastle website to express your interest.
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